Bob Kerrey on Abortion

Former Democratic Senator (NE)

Trust women rather than regulating half the population

On abortion, Kerrey said, "I trust women to make that decision." He said it makes no sense to call for the deregulation of business and the regulation of the half of the population who are women.

"I am pro-life," Fischer declared. She said the only
exception she approves of is the life of the mother. She did not include exceptions for incest or rape. Fischer distanced herself from Missouri's Todd Akin's controversial comments about women's bodies being able to reject pregnancy as a result of rape.

Government should stay out of abortion decision

KERREY: I trust women to make that decision. It's a difficult decision. There are a lot better ways to reduce the number of abortions than to regulate women. I think the government should stay out of it.

FISCHER: I am pro-life and I believe in the sanctity of life. I do believe there should be an exception for the life of the mother.

Source: 2012 Nebraska Senate debate excerpts
, Sep 28, 2012

Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions.

Vote on a motion to table [kill] an amendment that would repeal the ban on privately funded abortions at overseas military facilities.

Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions.

This legislation, if enacted, would ban the abortion procedure in which the physician partially delivers the fetus before completing the abortion. [A NO vote supports abortion rights].
Status: Bill Passed Y)63; N)34; NV)3